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Devin Williams’ Strikeout Streak Lifts Yankees, Keeps Him in Setup Role

New York is keeping him in a one-inning setup role to reduce risk of another slump.

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 22: Devin Williams #38 of the New York Yankees reacts during the game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on August 22, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Overview

  • Williams has delivered seven straight strong outings with 15 strikeouts over his last 6.1 innings without an earned run.
  • He threw a perfect eighth inning in Sunday’s 7-2 win over Boston, ending the Yankees’ eight-game losing streak against their rival.
  • The Yankees are slotting him ahead of David Bednar, who is closing games as the club stabilizes late-inning assignments.
  • Manager Aaron Boone praised the recent surge and stressed attacking the zone with a fastball–changeup mix to keep it going.
  • The surge follows a volatile season marked by role changes and command issues, reflected in a 5.01 ERA across 50.1 innings.